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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1975
Page
1
In Metuchen New Jersey at St Josephs High School students lined 11053 dominos end to end on the gym floor. A trained mouse toppled the first tile triggering a chain reaction that left none standing. The stunt was hailed as proof of the domino theory's validity with a playful encore suggestion of 1053 mice.
State senators weigh final decision on a new unemployment benefit plan linked to dependents and capped earnings. Assembly approved a compromise boosting employer taxes to fund higher benefits starting July 1, with weekly checks rising to 124 for dependents. Democrats call it survival aid, Republicans warn of fundamental change and fund risks.
Washington AP The nation’s businesses unloaded a record 81.9 billion in inventories in April, the second straight monthly decline. Manufacturing inventories fell 1.2 billion while retail and wholesale stocks dropped 270 million and 497 million respectively. Auto inventories rose 96 million but failed to offset declines in furniture appliances and other durable goods, marking April as a record drop.
Gov. Ella Grasso signed a law requiring daily public school meditation periods. The Civil Liberties Union plans to sue if meditation is shown to carry religious content, framing it as a backdoor return to school prayer previously ruled unconstitutional.
Non communist opposition parties in New Delhi declare they no longer recognize Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as head of government after her conviction for corrupt practices linked to winning her parliamentary seat.
Eight year old Nancy Winnard wants to play baseball with boys in Romulus Michigan but the Little League North requires the protective device for both sexes. Her parents hire lawyer Joseph Walsh to sue for faster action possibly in federal or state court. League officials defend safety and say the ruling applies to all players while noting the device rule is tougher than national rules. Nancy wears a makeshift cup briefly but is barred until she complies with the policy.
Off duty police and firemen distributed leaflets labeling New York as Fear City warning tourists to avoid buses and subways amid layoffs fears. Courts issued restraining orders yet unions pursued actions. city officials insisted orders were served while Mayor Beame called the tactic a new low in irresponsibility.
Mary E. Camann 20 and companion Joel Bahr 19 were attacked by two men near Terrapin Point Niagara Falls. Camann was thrown into the Niagara River and, after clinging to a rock, was rescued by David Dahlbert 17 who pulled her to safety. Camann hospitalized with a fractured skull and lacerations. Bahr treated and released for lacerations and a fractured hand.
House intelligence panel members reported only vague details about CIA involvement in the 1961 Trujillo assassination. Some said the briefing could back Rep. James Stanton's claim of CIA participation, while others warned the evidence remains uncertain and unrevealed.
The National Weather Service at Hancock Field predicts warmer temperatures with a 30 percent chance of rain tonight and tomorrow. Expect variably cloudy skies with occasional showers, and a high near 75 to 80 degrees. Tonight's low remains in the upper teens.
The winning number in this week's regular New York State lottery is 3 914 477. The winning jackpot number is 2894708.
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